Uniunea Europeană a anulat definitiv o subvenție de 2 milioane de euro pentru Bienala de la Veneţia din cauza participării Rusiei la evenimentul de artă contemporană

The EU has definitively canceled a €2 million grant for the Venice Biennale due to Russia's participation, which contradicts democratic values. The decision follows legal advice and recommendations from the European Commission. The Biennale had previously barred Russian government-affiliated individuals from participating in protest against Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Despite Ukraine and EU's strong objections, Russia is set to return to the event in 2026.